Bayer Leverkusen head to Deutsche Financial institution Park on Saturday realizing that solely a win in opposition to Eintracht Frankfurt will hold their slim Bundesliga title hopes alive. Xabi Alonso’s facet sit second with 50 factors, trailing Bayern Munich by eight, whereas Frankfurt, in third place with 42 factors.
Regardless of a 4-0 drubbing at Bayern final weekend, Frankfurt have been formidable at house, profitable 9 of their final 12 Bundesliga matches at Deutsche Financial institution Park. Nonetheless, their defensive frailties are a priority, having didn’t hold a clear sheet of their final six video games.
Leverkusen, alternatively, are unbeaten of their final 28 Bundesliga away matches, profitable 20. They’ve additionally saved three consecutive clear sheets and dominated their final outing, a 2-0 win over Holstein Kiel within the DFB-Pokal.
Frankfurt can be with out suspended defender Tuta, whereas Robin Koch is injured. Coach Dino Toppmöller is anticipated to shuffle his protection, with Rasmus Kristensen, Nnamdi Collins, and Arthur Theate forming a again three. Up entrance, Hugo Ekitike is more likely to begin alongside Mario Götze and Can Uzun.
Leverkusen are additionally coping with defensive points, as Piero Hincapie is suspended, and Jeanuel Belocian is out for the season. Mario Hermoso may slot into the backline, whereas their potent assault—that includes Amine Adli, Florian Wirtz, and Victor Boniface—stays intact.
Leverkusen’s away kind makes them favorites, however their latest struggles to safe wins, coupled with Frankfurt’s house document, counsel a carefully contested draw may very well be on the playing cards.
